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GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND MEASURABLE OUTCOMES<br />

<strong>Strategic</strong> Priority 4—Financial Viability: <strong>Virginia</strong> <strong>Union</strong> <strong>University</strong> is accountable <strong>to</strong> its students, its<br />

communities and <strong>the</strong> governing Board of Trustees. <strong>Virginia</strong> <strong>Union</strong> <strong>University</strong> is committed <strong>to</strong> its financial<br />

strength through sound investments; effective financial and business practices; and <strong>the</strong> successful securing of<br />

resources through institutional advancement, student enrollment, gifts, and grants procurement in support of<br />

<strong>the</strong> <strong>University</strong>’s mission.<br />

GOALS OBJECTIVES MEASURABLE OUTCOMES<br />

4.1 Facilitate fiscally sound<br />

fiscal resources consistent<br />

with <strong>the</strong> <strong>University</strong>’s<br />

mission<br />

4.1.1 Identify and secure<br />

additional financial resources for<br />

students<br />

4.1.2 Increase alternative<br />

revenue sources<br />

Number of international students<br />

Number of externally funded grants and contracts<br />

Number of athletic sponsorships<br />

Amount generated from capital campaign<br />

Number of scholarships awarded<br />

Number of endowed scholarships awarded<br />

Number of articulation agreements<br />

Number of online courses and programs<br />

Number of graduate degree programs<br />

4.2 Maintain a safe, clean<br />

and livable <strong>University</strong><br />

campus and facilities<br />

4.2.1 Improve <strong>University</strong> facilities<br />

4.2.2 Develop and implement a<br />

comprehensive master plan<br />

Number of upgraded and environmentally friendly building systems<br />

Amount of deferred maintenance<br />

4.3 Ensure accountability<br />

and control throughout<br />

<strong>the</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />

4.3.1 Develop, revise,<br />

communicate and track<br />

adherence <strong>to</strong> <strong>University</strong> financial<br />

policies and procedures<br />

4.3.2 Ensure clean audits<br />

4.3.3 Hire internal audi<strong>to</strong>r<br />

Compliance <strong>to</strong> policies and procedures<br />

Number of deficiencies and weaknesses in financial statement<br />

4.4 Contribute <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />

development of <strong>the</strong><br />

financial efficiency of <strong>the</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong><br />

4.4.1 Enhance cus<strong>to</strong>mer service<br />

4.4.2 Encourage professional<br />

development and responsibility<br />

4.4.3 Streng<strong>the</strong>n staff‘s fiscal<br />

competence and accountability<br />

practices<br />

Number of cus<strong>to</strong>mer service training opportunities<br />

Number of satisfied cus<strong>to</strong>mers as measured by <strong>the</strong> cus<strong>to</strong>mer<br />

satisfaction surveys<br />

Number and types of changes implemented as a result of<br />

satisfaction surveys<br />

Number of professional development opportunities offered<br />

4.5 Ensure management<br />

efficiencies<br />

4.5.1 Systematically re<strong>view</strong> all<br />

service contracts<br />

4.5.2 Seek new processes <strong>to</strong><br />

reduce costs<br />

Number of service contracts awarded<br />

Cost reduction percentages<br />

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